New Delhi: Government today approved reimbursement of Rs 113.40 crore to state-owned MMTC, PEC, STC and cooperative NAFED for incurring losses on import of pulses between 2006 and 2011.Government also said that previously approved import
New Delhi: The production of pulses in India declined due to adverse weather conditions and the government will import 5,000 tonnes of 'tur dal' (pigeon peas) to augment domestic availability, a union minister said on
New Delhi: Concerned over price rise in pulses and other commodities, the Centre today asked state governments to take stringent action against hoarders and boost supply in "vulnerable areas" prone to shortages.The states have also
Shimla: Himachal BJP today alleged a major scam in purchase of pulses under Public Distribution System (PDS) and accused the state public undertaking Food and Civil Supplies Corporation of purchasing pulses at much higher rates to
New Delhi: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that though the country has become self sufficient in production of cereals, it is dependent on imports to bridge the gap between domestic production and demand
New Delhi, July 22: The country has achieved a record pulses production of 18.45 million tonnes (MT) in the 2012-13 crop year ended June, while foodgrain output fell by 1.5 per cent to 255.36 MT
Chandigarh, July 10: Besides implementing the Food Security ordinance in the state, Haryana government today decided to provide 2.5 kg of pulses per month at a subsidised rate to BPL families.2.5 kg pulses per month
New Delhi, Nov 3: Food inflation rose to 12.21 percent during the week ended October 22, with expensive vegetables, pulses, fruits and milk, putting more burden on the common man.Food inflation, as measured by the
New Delhi, June 16: Food inflation went down marginally to 8.96 per cent for the week ended June 4 on the back of cheaper pulses and vegetables.Food inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index
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